The Z's future

themann1984 · 12-01-2011, 06:02 PM

All of this talk of energy sources, environmental considerations, and power distribution is a waste of effort. If we want to really solve these problems in the long run we need to focus on reducing the number of people on this planet.

So, what we should be discussing is how to distribute condoms and family planning pamphlets.

I think a hybrid Z would be silly. From my understanding a hybrid would add considerable weight and not add any more power than what could be added with turbos. Thus, it is a compromise.

An electric Z could be good. While the batteries would be heavy, they could be placed almost anywhere in the car and distributed however you wanted them to be. No oil changes would also be a cool feature. And if you could put motors on each wheel you could have a killer all-wheel drive set-up. It could be created to be similar to the GTR's ATTESA system.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

andre12031948 · 12-01-2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themann1984

All of this talk of energy sources, environmental considerations, and power distribution is a waste of effort. If we want to really solve these problems in the long run we need to focus on reducing the number of people on this planet.

So, what we should be discussing is how to distribute condoms and family planning pamphlets.

I think a hybrid Z would be silly. From my understanding a hybrid would add considerable weight and not add any more power than what could be added with turbos. Thus, it is a compromise.

An electric Z could be good. While the batteries would be heavy, they could be placed almost anywhere in the car and distributed however you wanted them to be. No oil changes would also be a cool feature. And if you could put motors on each wheel you could have a killer all-wheel drive set-up. It could be created to be similar to the GTR's ATTESA system.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

Agree with you 100% on everything. I even posted how nice the planet would be with a billion people instead of the 7 billion we have today.

Rui Z · 12-01-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themann1984

I think a hybrid Z would be silly. From my understanding a hybrid would add considerable weight and not add any more power than what could be added with turbos. Thus, it is a compromise.

An electric Z could be good. While the batteries would be heavy, they could be placed almost anywhere in the car and distributed however you wanted them to be. No oil changes would also be a cool feature. And if you could put motors on each wheel you could have a killer all-wheel drive set-up. It could be created to be similar to the GTR's ATTESA system.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

You make a great point. I would rather have an all electric Z than a hybrid Z. You'll have to change your usual quote to "It is cool, quiet, and smooth!" though.

Spikuh · 12-01-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themann1984

All of this talk of energy sources, environmental considerations, and power distribution is a waste of effort. If we want to really solve these problems in the long run we need to focus on reducing the number of people on this planet.

So, what we should be discussing is how to distribute condoms and family planning pamphlets.

I think a hybrid Z would be silly. From my understanding a hybrid would add considerable weight and not add any more power than what could be added with turbos. Thus, it is a compromise.

An electric Z could be good. While the batteries would be heavy, they could be placed almost anywhere in the car and distributed however you wanted them to be. No oil changes would also be a cool feature. And if you could put motors on each wheel you could have a killer all-wheel drive set-up. It could be created to be similar to the GTR's ATTESA system.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

I have no idea how much the weight would increase if they made the Z a hybrid, but depending on how much the power increased with how much weight it added (and where of course) and if they could get set the suspension to handle the extra weight, this could be very benificial to not only the car, but the entire segment going forward.

I suspect that done properly, a hybrid would "outperform" a basic TT Z from the DD standpoint. On a track, I would think the opposite would be true just because the batteries would run out of juice.

And.....think about a TT, hybrid Z... That's like... a pipe und a crepe.

b1adesofcha0s · 12-01-2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikuh

And.....think about a TT, hybrid Z... That's like... a pipe und a crepe.

IIRC, Nissan wants to use a supercharger on their upcoming Altima hybrid.

Spikuh · 12-02-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

IIRC, Nissan wants to use a supercharger on their upcoming Altima hybrid.

That's pretty cool. You know if they are dropping the displacement or keeping the engines the same? If they keep the same engine, the supercharger would probably add another 50ish hp putting it in the 250 range. I like it!!!!

Now if only it was RWD....

b1adesofcha0s · 12-02-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikuh

That's pretty cool. You know if they are dropping the displacement or keeping the engines the same? If they keep the same engine, the supercharger would probably add another 50ish hp putting it in the 250 range. I like it!!!!

Now if only it was RWD....

Yeah I think they're keeping the displacement at 2.5 L.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Need some help for the future	Trackfast400	Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions	22	08-25-2011 03:22 PM
Future Value	mengel	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	25	12-04-2010 11:29 AM
370 in my future?	blueVQ	New Forum Member	3	10-02-2009 02:27 PM
the future look....	tru_Asiatik	Southern California Region	10	05-05-2009 08:33 AM
Will future Z be like this?	zero	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	31	03-17-2009 07:58 PM

12-01-2011, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
themann1984 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 100 Drives: 09 370Z Yellow M6 Rep Power: 17	All of this talk of energy sources, environmental considerations, and power distribution is a waste of effort. If we want to really solve these problems in the long run we need to focus on reducing the number of people on this planet. So, what we should be discussing is how to distribute condoms and family planning pamphlets. I think a hybrid Z would be silly. From my understanding a hybrid would add considerable weight and not add any more power than what could be added with turbos. Thus, it is a compromise. An electric Z could be good. While the batteries would be heavy, they could be placed almost anywhere in the car and distributed however you wanted them to be. No oil changes would also be a cool feature. And if you could put motors on each wheel you could have a killer all-wheel drive set-up. It could be created to be similar to the GTR's ATTESA system. The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!